Abject-Development13's journey

I recently received a job offer that has left me feeling uncertain about my next steps. The new opportunity is definitely more aligned with my long-term interests, but the offer came in at roughly the same net salary as my current position, which has better benefits and time off. I've been with my current employer for over 5 years, and I really enjoy working with my team, which makes the decision to leave even tougher. In my current role, I have a good work-life balance, a supportive team, and I work remotely. The benefits are better, and I work for a well-known global employer, but I feel like there’s no upward trajectory for me here, and the work itself isn't what I want to do long-term. On the other hand, the new job offers work that I find more interesting and promises growth opportunities. However, it’s with a much smaller regional company, which could mean more responsibilities without a corresponding increase in pay. The benefits are also worse, and there are limited chances for salary increases unless I get promoted. I’ve tried negotiating the salary, but they haven’t budged. Given my current job situation, where I’m not in a rush to leave, I’m leaning towards staying put for now and continuing to look for better opportunities down the line. I’m curious about what others would do in my situation.